General OneFile - Index of magazine and journal articles in a variety of subject areas. Some full-text.

Student Resources in Context - Index of reference book, magazine, academic journal, and newspaper articles in a variety of subject areas. Also includes images and primary sources. Some full-text.

Live Homework Help® - Powered by Tutor.com Students in grades K–12 can connect with online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week. Available to Batavia Public Library cardholders and students of Batavia Public Schools. To access this service, type either your Batavia Public Library card number or the special Tutor.com password. Eligible users may call the Batavia Public Library reference desk at (630) 879-4777 to request the password. Live Homework Help powered by Tutor.com is co-sponsored by the Batavia Public Library and Batavia Public School District 101.

Gale Virtual Reference Library - Gale Virtual Reference Library – Full text of over 300 reference books in a variety of subject areas, including history, literature, science, business, and social science. Search the full text of all of these sources at once.

Galenet/Infotrac - Lists several indexes of magazine and journal articles in a variety of subject areas.

FirstSearch - Lists several indexes of magazine and journal articles in a variety of subject areas, and links to the OCLC WorldCat library catalog.

ArticleFirst - Index of articles from the contents pages of journals. Some full-text.

Live Homework Help® - Powered by Tutor.com Students in grades K–12 can connect with online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week. Available to Batavia Public Library cardholders and students of Batavia Public Schools. To access this service, type either your Batavia Public Library card number or the special Tutor.com password. Eligible users may call the Batavia Public Library reference desk at (630) 879-4777 to request the password. Live Homework Help powered by Tutor.com is co-sponsored by the Batavia Public Library and Batavia Public School District 101.

Ancient and Medieval History Online- This resource provides thorough coverage of nine civilizations from pre-history through the 1500s incorporating primary documents, timelines, videos and biographies. Students can research each civilization in depth or use the browse feature for comparison studies. This advanced content will be valuable for both middle and high school students.

BookFLIX (at the Library) - Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.BookFLIX (at HOME)

Chelsea House Biographies Online - This unique database presents the most important, influential, and interesting personalities in the United States, and the world. Each curriculum-related or high-interest biography is the ideal length for book reports with the text equivalent of 100+ pages and includes timelines, image galleries and report writing resources.

Grolier Online - This single resource connects you to information, video and images from three popular reference series in one online environment. Choose from elementary, middle school or high school level content in each of these in-depth databases.- Amazing Animals of the World- Lands and Peoples- The New Book of Popular Science.

Live Homework Help® - Powered by Tutor.com Students in grades K–12 can connect with online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week. Available to Batavia Public Library cardholders and students of Batavia Public Schools. To access this service, type either your Batavia Public Library card number or the special Tutor.com password. Eligible users may call the Batavia Public Library reference desk at (630) 879-4777 to request the password. Live Homework Help powered by Tutor.com is co-sponsored by the Batavia Public Library and Batavia Public School District 101. Mobile app available.
Tutores en linea gratis, disponibles en español en matemáticas, ciencias, y estudios sociales, de 2 p.m. a 9 p.m., siete días a la semana.

The World Almanac for Kids - With this interactive environment kids can explore age-appropriate topics while developing online research skills with a trusted content source. Students can find information for reports, or for fun, in fifteen different subject areas including everything from American History to Space and Astronomy.

TumbleBooks Library - TumbleBooks are talking, animated picture books which teach the joy of reading in a format kids love. You can read the books yourself or have them read to you!

TumbleBooks Cloud Jr. - An online collection of read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, audio books and educational videos for elementary age students who are ready to move up from TumbleBooks Library. Optional highlighted text and narration makes this an accessible format for all reading levels!

TumbleBooks Cloud - An online collection of read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, audio books and educational videos for middle and high school students. This collection incorporates all the features of TumbleBookCloud Jr with more advanced content for older students.

TrueFLIX (at the Library) - TrueFlix brings Non-Fiction book content to life in an interactive online environment. This resource helps students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process. All of the True Book (award winning Scholastic Non-Fiction) titles are supported with a deep and diverse reservoir of related content and primary sources featuring videos, audio, images, and text. Common Core connections, classroom ideas and activities are included for each title. TrueFLIX (at HOME)

Genealogy

America's Obituaries & Death Notices - Search for recent obituaries and death notices in over 400 U.S. newspapers, listed by state when you click on a map. Search by name of deceased, date or date range, locality, and text terms such as occupation or school or church. Some newspapers are indexed only for the most recent two to five years; others since the 1980s; and the Chicago Tribune since 1860. New entries added daily.

Ancestry Library Edition - Search census, vital, church, court, and immigration records for the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as records from Canada and other areas. This collection includes more than 4000 databases and 1.5 billion names. Available for in-library use only.

Chicago Tribune (Historical) - Page images of the Chicago Tribune from 1849 to 1986, as well as a timeline, popular topics, and “This Day in History” features. Full text. Available due to a grant from the Friends of the Batavia Public Library

HeritageQuest - Search all U.S. federal censuses from 1790 to 1940, local histories, and family genealogies.

Chicago Tribune (Historical) - Page images of the Chicago Tribune from 1849 to 1986, as well as a timeline, popular topics, and “This Day in History” features. Full text. Available due to a grant from the Friends of the Batavia Public Library

NoveList Plus - Find fiction and nonfiction books similar to your favorites! NoveList Plus provides information about more than 150,000 fiction and 50,000 nonfiction books. It offers book discussion guides, author read-alikes, lists of award winners, series information, and various ways to search for books.

Novelist K-8 Plus - Has much of the same functionality as regular Novelist, with a kid-friendly interface.

Gale Virtual Reference Library - Gale Virtual Reference Library – Full text of over 300 reference books in a variety of subject areas, including history, literature, science, business, and social science. Search the full text of all of these sources at once.

Telephone Directory

ReferenceUSA - Search yellow page and white page listings for companies and individuals throughout the United States.

Tutoring

Live Homework Help® - Powered by Tutor.com Students in grades K–12 can connect with online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week. Available to Batavia Public Library cardholders and students of Batavia Public Schools. To access this service, type either your Batavia Public Library card number or the special Tutor.com password. Eligible users may call the Batavia Public Library reference desk at (630) 879-4777 to request the password. Live Homework Help powered by Tutor.com is co-sponsored by the Batavia Public Library and Batavia Public School District 101. Mobile app available.
Tutores en linea gratis, disponibles en español en matemáticas, ciencias, y estudios sociales, de 2 p.m. a 9 p.m., siete días a la semana.

America's Obituaries & Death Notices - Search for recent obituaries and death notices in over 400 U.S. newspapers, listed by state when you click on a map. Search by name of deceased, date or date range, locality, and text terms such as occupation or school or church. Some newspapers are indexed only for the most recent two to five years; others since the 1980s; and the Chicago Tribune since 1860. New entries added daily.

Ancestry Library Edition - Search census, vital, church, court, and immigration records for the United States and the United Kingdom, as well as records from Canada and other areas. This collection includes more than 4000 databases and 1.5 billion names. Available for in-library use only.

Ancient and Medieval History Online- This resource provides thorough coverage of nine civilizations from pre-history through the 1500s incorporating primary documents, timelines, videos and biographies. Students can research each civilization in depth or use the browse feature for comparison studies. This advanced content will be valuable for both middle and high school students.

ArticleFirst - Index of articles from the contents pages of journals. Some full-text.

BookFLIX (at the Library) - Scholastic BookFlix is a new online literacy resource that pairs classic video storybooks from Weston Woods with related nonfiction eBooks from Scholastic to build a love of reading and learning. The engaging way to link fact and fiction, BookFlix reinforces early reading skills and introduces children to a world of knowledge and exploration.BookFLIX (at HOME)

Chelsea House Biographies Online - This unique database presents the most important, influential, and interesting personalities in the United States, and the world. Each curriculum-related or high-interest biography is the ideal length for book reports with the text equivalent of 100+ pages and includes timelines, image galleries and report writing resources.

Chicago Tribune (Historical) - Page images of the Chicago Tribune from 1849 to 1986, as well as a timeline, popular topics, and “This Day in History” features. Full text. Available due to a grant from the Friends of the Batavia Public Library

Gale Virtual Reference Library - Gale Virtual Reference Library – Full text of over 300 reference books in a variety of subject areas, including history, literature, science, business, and social science. Search the full text of all of these sources at once.

Galenet/Infotrac - Lists several indexes of magazine and journal articles in a variety of subject areas.

General OneFile - Index of magazine and journal articles in a variety of subject areas. Some full-text. Also: Index of The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, The Christian Science Monitor, and Knight Ridder/Tribune News Service. Some full-text.

GPO (Government Printing Office) - Index of U.S. government publications.

Grolier Online - This single resource connects you to information, video and images from three popular reference series in one online environment. Choose from elementary, middle school or high school level content in each of these in-depth databases.- Amazing Animals of the World- Lands and Peoples- The New Book of Popular Science.

HeritageQuest - Search all U.S. federal censuses from 1790 to 1940, local histories, and family genealogies.

IllinoisCatalog - OCLC catalog of books and other materials in Illinois libraries.

Live Homework Help® - Powered by Tutor.com Students in grades 4–12 can connect with online tutors for live, one-to-one help in math, science, English, and social studies. Tutors are available from 2 p.m. – 9 p.m., seven days a week. Available to Batavia Public Library cardholders and students of Batavia Public Schools. To access this service, type either your Batavia Public Library card number or the special Tutor.com password. Eligible users may call the Batavia Public Library reference desk at (630) 879-4777 to request the password. Live Homework Help powered by Tutor.com is co-sponsored by the Batavia Public Library and Batavia Public School District 101. Mobile app available.
Tutores en linea gratis, disponibles en español en Matemáticas y Ciencia, domingo a jueves de 2 p.m. a 9 p.m.

Mango Languages - An online language-learning system that teaches conversation skills for over 60 different languages, including English.

NoveList Plus - Find fiction and nonfiction books similar to your favorites! NoveList Plus provides information about more than 150,000 fiction and 50,000 nonfiction books. It offers book discussion guides, author read-alikes, lists of award winners, series information, and various ways to search for books.

Novelist K-8 Plus - Has much of the same functionality as regular Novelist, with a kid-friendly interface.

The World Almanac for Kids - With this interactive environment kids can explore age-appropriate topics while developing online research skills with a trusted content source. Students can find information for reports, or for fun, in fifteen different subject areas including everything from American History to Space and Astronomy.

TumbleBooks Cloud - An online collection of read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, audio books and educational videos for middle and high school students. This collection incorporates all the features of TumbleBookCloud Jr with more advanced content for older students.

TumbleBooks Cloud Jr. - An online collection of read-alongs, ebooks, graphic novels, audio books and educational videos for elementary age students who are ready to move up from TumbleBooks Library. Optional highlighted text and narration makes this an accessible format for all reading levels!

TumbleBooks Library - TumbleBooks are talking, animated picture books which teach the joy of reading in a format kids love. You can read the books yourself or have them read to you!

TrueFLIX (at the Library) - TrueFlix brings Non-Fiction book content to life in an interactive online environment. This resource helps students hone literacy skills, build knowledge of subject-area content, and cultivate 21st Century skills through the inquiry process. All of the True Book (award winning Scholastic Non-Fiction) titles are supported with a deep and diverse reservoir of related content and primary sources featuring videos, audio, images, and text. Common Core connections, classroom ideas and activities are included for each title. TrueFLIX (at HOME)

World Almanac - Full-text articles from The World Almanac and Funk & Wagnall's New Encyclopedia.

WorldCat - OCLC catalog of books and other materials in libraries worldwide (with an emphasis on U.S. libraries).